WWE SmackDown overnight viewership back over 2 million on the road to WWE TLC.
According to overnight numbers released by Showbuzz Daily, the December 4 episode of SmackDown averaged 2.029 million viewers, up from the 1.986 million viewers the November 27 episode averaged.
In the 18-49 demographic, the show averaged a 0.55 rating. Between ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, and NBC, WWE SmackDown was bested by Shark Tank in hour one and tied with 20/20, Magnum P.I., Blue Bloods, and MacGyver. The show also drew a 0.6 rating in the 25-54 demographic.
Hourly Breakdown:
Hour 1: 2.053 million viewers, 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic
Hour 2: 2.004 million viewers, 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic
Top 5 Most Viewed WWE SmackDown (12/4) Videos On YouTube:
Otis is removed to the back following Roman Reigns brutal attack (715,000 views)
Kevin Owens & Otis vs. Roman Reigns & Jey Uso (675,000 views)
Roman Reigns lays waste to Otis (616,000 views)
Kevin Owens challenges Roman Reigns to a TLC Match (314,000 views)
Bryan, Big E & Mysterio vs. Zayn, Ziggler & Nakamura: Six-Man Tag Team Match (281,000 views)
If you missed any of the action from SmackDown, check out Fightful’s full report on the show and listen to the post-show podcast for a complete review of all the action.
For a full breakdown on viewership numbers from various wrestling programs, check out Fightful's resources page.
